Check here for entry rules and road closures in Brigade-MG Road zone

From strict entry and exit routes to AI-based CCTV surveillance, Bengaluru Police roll out a massive security and traffic management plan for New Year celebrations across Brigade Road, MG Road and Church Street.

With just hours left for the New Year, Bengaluru Police have put in place extensive security and traffic arrangements across the city’s busiest celebration zones, especially Brigade Road, MG Road and Church Street.

Police have deployed heavy security across central Bengaluru, with strict monitoring of crowd movement. Entry and exit points have been clearly defined to prevent congestion and ensure public safety. Bags and sharp objects are completely banned, and people are urged to cooperate with security checks.

Separate pathways have been created for women and families, while all others will be allowed to move only through designated Brigade Road routes. Emergency vehicles will be given free movement at all times.

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Entry and exit regulations

Visitors heading to MG Road must enter via Anil Kumble Circle near the LIC Building. Those coming to Church Street should use the K.C. Das Road route.

For Brigade Road, entry is permitted through Kaveri Junction, Anil Kumble Junction and Trinity Junction. People heading towards Mayo Hall can access it through MG Road or Kaveri Junction. Entry from Kaveri Junction to Brigade Road will be allowed only once, and all exits must be taken via Opera Junction.

Movement from Brigade Road towards Church Street will not be permitted. Kamaraj Road will be fully closed from the evening onwards.
Traffic restrictions

From 8 pm to 1 am, vehicular movement will be completely restricted on Brigade Road, Church Street, and the stretch from Anil Kumble Circle to Mayo Hall and Museum Road.

Surveillance and command centre

Over 6,000 CCTV cameras have been installed across the area at intervals of 50 to 100 metres. These include AI-based cameras capable of advanced monitoring. All camera feeds will be watched live at a temporary command centre set up inside a private hotel on Brigade Road.

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Police and emergency deployment

Around 3,000 personnel, including Civil Police, KSRP, QRT, C-SWAT, Home Guards and Civil Defence teams, have been deployed. Fire engines, ambulances and water jet vehicles are on standby. An anti-stampede squad has also been stationed to manage large crowds.

QR code-based assistance

Police have introduced a ‘Celebrate Responsibly’ QR code. Scanning it directs users to the Bengaluru City Police website, where information on women help desks, watch towers, police points and emergency help locations is available.

Transport and public movement

Ola and Uber cabs will be available near Cubbon Road and Trinity Metro Station. Parking for private vehicles is arranged at Shivajinagar BMTC Shopping Complex, UB City first floor, Garuda Mall and Kamaraj Road.

Additional access points include Cubbon Road (Chinnaswamy Gate No. 6), Queens Road CTO Junction, Raj Bhavan Road CTO Junction, Cubbon Park Metro Station and Trinity Circle on MG Road.

BMTC special services

BMTC has arranged special buses:

•    Bannerghatta buses from Ashirvadam Junction
•    Banashankari, NICE Road Junction and Sunkadakatte buses from Anil Kumble Circle
•    Sunkadakatte buses via Richmond Road from Opera Junction (near Decathlon)
•    Marathahalli buses from HOSMAT Hospital
•    Chikkajala and Madavara buses from Mayo Hall
•    Bagalur and Hoskote buses from Trinity Bus Stop

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Metro services

MG Road Metro Station will close at 10 pm. Commuters must use Cubbon Park or Trinity Metro stations. Metro trains will run every 8 minutes instead of 10, with empty trains stationed at both stations for crowd management.

Parking bans and enforcement

From 4 pm to 3 am, parking is prohibited on:

•    Anil Kumble Circle to Trinity Circle
•    Kaveri Emporium to Opera Junction
•    Brigade Road Junction to St. Mark’s Road Junction
•    Rest House Road, Museum Road and Residency Road

Illegally parked vehicles will be towed away.

Law enforcement measures

Citywide drunk-and-drive checks, along with drug screening, will be conducted through the night. Use of high-decibel speakers in vehicles is banned, and bomb disposal squads will carry out continuous inspections.

Police have appealed to the public to follow instructions, celebrate responsibly and cooperate to ensure a safe and smooth New Year celebration.